Administration Officer

ADMINISTRATION OFFICER Location: Henry Chadwick Primary School, Hill Ridware, Staffordshire Salary: Grade 5 SCP 7-9 Full Time Equivalent Pay Range between £26,403 - £27,254 p.a. (Pay Award pending) Actual Salary: £21,575.96 per annum to £22,271.38 per annum (Working Weeks 42; Paid Weeks 48.51 ) Contract Type: Part Time, Permanent, Term Time (38 weeks) plus four weeks: 32.5 hours/week Working Days:  Monday to Friday: 8.15am to 3.45 pm (30 minutes for lunch) With prior notice, the post holder will be required to attend occasional evening meetings – Time Off in Lieu will be granted. Start Date: 1 st September 2026 The generic Administration Officer Job Description and Person Specification details are included in the pack but to highlight that we are specifically looking for someone with the following qualifications/attributes. Henry Chadwick Primary School is a small village school in Hill Ridware. We know our families well and the Administration Officer will often be the first point of contact between families and school staff. We pride ourselves on the relationships that we have with our school community and need a person that is willing and ready to build a relationship with pupils, staff and the wider community. This is an exciting opportunity for an established administrator to join our team and promote our ethos and vision. As an essential part of our team, you will help ensure that every child receives the very best start to their learning journey. The successful candidate will: Have experience of working in a primary school office. Have excellent organisational and time management skills Communicate effectively and work well with others Have experience with administration systems, HR and financial processes Be confident in using IT and digital tools Work with accuracy and have good attention to detail Be able to handle confidential information with discretion. GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths – strong English and Maths skills Ability to manage in a fast-paced working environment with ever changing priorities Be part of a team supporting the overall work and ethos of the school Be part of a team who are the first point of contact for parents/carers and all stakeholders contacting the school – either by telephone, face to face or emails. Support our strong pastoral ethos and contribute positively to our whole school vision We’re looking for someone who is: A highly motivated administrator, A fantastic communicator who brings warmth and positivity to the team Committed to inclusive education and supporting every child’s journey. Energetic, reflective and always striving to be the best for the school. Excited to be part of a school where relationships are strong and values are lived every day. To apply for the post, please complete the applicati